Manager, US Marketing Activation - Portfolio Vehicles & Building Sets

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$126K/yr – $150K/yrManager8+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive end-to-end consumer brand marketing, including insights synthesis, forecasting, and cross-functional execution in the US market, with P&L responsibility and strategic development of promotions and bundles.

  • Lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Toy, Brand Marketing and Omnichannel Retail Marketing
  • Shape marketing programs and US-specific product executions to support priority retailers
  • Present data-driven insights to leadership to influence strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day marketing activities, including insights collection and synthesis of performance of brands & products
  • Deliver item-level forecasting, tracking, and performance roll-ups to impact marketing strategy and financial planning
  • Drive promotional plan and execution by brand and across customers
  • Develop your brands by activating key marketing programs in the US market
  • Drive the development of US-specific product executions or bundles in collaboration with Toy Marketing for specific priority Retailers, managing P&L and full strategy.
  • Manage and coordinate special Marketing Initiatives and events to support strategic priorities
  • Drive marketing execution by leading a cross-functional team inclusive of Sales, Toy and Brand Marketing, Omnichannel Retail Marketing, etc.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience (6 with MBA) in consumer or brand marketing
  • Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills – you know how to sell a vision and back it with data and strategic insights
  • Advanced understanding of standard marketing techniques
  • Demonstrated leadership, strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent written/verbal, attention to details, time management and quantitative/analytical skills required
  • Ability to take conclusions from data and communicate and present actionable insights to leadership and business executives.
  • One team mentality and culture builder
  • Bachelors degree in marketing, business or related field; MBA preferred
  • The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
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Mattel, Inc.

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We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it.Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, Polly Pocket, and Barney, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to WorkTM and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Founded in 1945
El Segundo, California, USA
12K employees (2,443 in marketing)
62% recommend to a friend
74% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$126K/yr – $150K/yr

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Funding

Total Funding
$600M
Last Raise
$600M
Post IPO Debt, 4 months ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $600M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.1%
Direct
50.8%
Referral
3.4%
Social
4%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12.2K

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